Potato 'German Butterball'

Solanumtuberosum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species
tuberosum (too-ber-OH-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Long Beach, California

Savannah, Georgia

Melvin, Illinois

Renton, Washington

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Kenosha, WI | December 2008 | positive

Excellent for long-term storage, if left in the ground until the vines turn brown, but I find nice size tubers to "steal" in July. Grown ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

A good choice for roasting, frying and especially for mashed potatoes. Russeted skin and buttery yellow flesh. Excellent for long-term st...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2006 | neutral

INear perfect large round-to-oblong tubers, somewhat netted golden skin with a flesh more yellow than creamery butter with a wonderful flavor.

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